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48. Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo Palmer

Learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno and took initiative to get her narrative nonfiction novel published via the traditional publishing route.

72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector Review

Learn what makes this fantasy book unique with its use of magic and sign language in The Witch Collector review. Gain tips on avoiding info dumps and introducing several characters too.

68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting

Feeling burnt out juggling family and writing? This episode explores practical strategies for prioritizing your writing dreams alongside the chaos of family life. Listen in as Erin and Michelle share their experiences and tips for overcoming overwhelm and finding time for creativity.

71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall

Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations? Author and editor Jessica Dall shares her personal journey on pursuing her passions and raising a toddler. Discover how to overcome challenges and ignite your creative fire.

41. Book talk: Discovering layers w/ Maria Secoy

Enjoy a combination of bantering and insight into writing techniques as two friends discuss a few books that changed their lives for the better and tortured them in high school.

26. Claiming your writing identity w/ Jennifer Bozarth

Erin coaches her on the importance of making time for her own goals and happiness amidst their discussion on what it means to be a writer.

Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself

Making time for your writing, especially for us busy parents, is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write. Enjoy these 7 tips in this flash podcast episode.

03. Taking self-publishing into her own hands w/ Melissa Puritis

Done with waiting, Melissa Puritis took herself off the shelf by writing and self-publishing her mystery book in less than a year.

22. Finishing the first draft

In today’s episode, your host, Erin P.T. Canning, wants to share her journey with finishing the first draft and what she learned along the way.

21. Unearthing my identity beyond mom

With Maria Secoy as guest host, Erin P.T. Canning shares the lead up to losing her identity and motivation for writing after parenthood—and the resources she used to find both again.

From Page to Ear: Unveiling Audiobook Opportunities for Authors, episode 66 of the Parents Who Write podcast

66. From page to ear: Unveiling audiobook opportunities for authors

Are you an author considering audiobooks? Explore the growing popularity of audiobooks and the benefits they offer, especially for indie authors with limited budgets. Learn about cost-effective narration options & essential tools.

29. Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy

In this episode, Maria explains what questions writers can ask themselves, and their children, to expand their understanding of what makes a story when reading children's stories.